Costco Meatloaf Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination

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Published March 15th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Hawai'i Department of Health is alerting the public to a recall of Costco's Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze due to potential Salmonella contamination from an ingredient supplier. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and to return it to Costco for a refund.

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The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has issued an alert regarding a recall of Costco's Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze (Item #30783). The recall was initiated by ingredient supplier Griffith Foods Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was sold in Costco stores in Hawai'i with sell-by dates between March 5, 2026, and March 16, 2026.

Consumers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it and may return it to Costco for a full refund. The DOH FDB is verifying that the product is no longer available for sale. While no illnesses have been reported to date, individuals experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact a healthcare provider. This notice serves to inform consumers and ensure the removal of potentially contaminated food from the market.

What to do next

Consumers should check for and return recalled Costco meatloaf product to Costco for a refund.
Retailers should ensure recalled product is removed from sale.

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DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT COSTCO MEATLOAF WITH MASHED YUKON POTATOES AND GLAZE DUE TO POTENTIAL SALMONELLA

Posted on Mar 15, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Costco Wholesale for its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze, Item #30783. The recall was issued after ingredient supplier Griffith Foods Inc. announced a recall of an ingredient used in the product due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product is sold chilled in a black-and-clear plastic container with sell-by dates between “03/05/2026” and “03/16/2026” printed on the label. The product was distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Hawai‘i. The DOH FDB is following up with Costco Wholesale to ensure the recalled product is no longer available for sale.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. In some cases, Salmonella infection can lead to more serious but rare conditions, such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Children, older adults and individuals with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness.

Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming the recalled product should contact their healthcare provider immediately. To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled product.

FDB advises consumers to check whether they purchased the recalled product. Consumers should not consume the product and may return it to Costco Wholesale for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Costco Wholesale customer service.

A representative image of the recalled product is shown below.